Chuck cleaning device and automatic machining system

Abstract

The utility model provides a chuck cleaning device and an automatic machining system, and the chuck cleaning device comprises a mounting seat which is used for being mounted at the tail end of a manipulator; the cleaning assembly comprises a driving mechanism and a cleaning brush, the driving mechanism is arranged on the mounting base, the cleaning brush is arranged on the driving mechanism and has flexibility, the driving mechanism is used for driving the cleaning brush to rotate, and the cleaning brush is used for cleaning the chuck; the oil supply assembly is used for supplying oil to the chuck before the cleaning brush makes contact with the chuck. When the cleaning brush makes contact with the chuck and the cleaning brush is in an extrusion state, the driving mechanism drives the cleaning brush to rotate so as to clean the chuck. The chuck cleaning device is mounted at the tail end of the manipulator through the mounting seat, so that the manipulator can drive the cleaning brush to the position in contact with the chuck and extrude the chuck, at the moment, the driving mechanism drives the cleaning brush to rotate, the cleaning brush cleans the chuck, automatic cleaning of the chuck is achieved, and then an EDM automatic machining line is optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automation equipment, in particular to a chuck cleaning device and an automated processing system. Background Art

[0002] In related technologies, for traditional EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) automated processing lines, after the equipment processing is completed, the chuck needs to be manually cleaned, which consumes manpower and time on the processing line; at the same time, it is impossible to fully automatically process parts, resulting in defects in the EDM automated processing line. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a chuck cleaning device and an automated processing system, aiming to solve the problem in the related art that the cleaning of the chuck needs to be completed by manual wiping.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the first aspect of the present invention provides a chuck cleaning device, comprising:

[0005] A mounting base, used for mounting on the end of the manipulator;

[0006] A cleaning assembly comprising a driving mechanism and a cleaning brush, wherein the driving mechanism is disposed on the mounting seat, the cleaning brush is disposed on the driving mechanism and is flexible, the driving mechanism is used to drive the cleaning brush to rotate, and the cleaning brush is used to clean the chuck; and

[0007] an oil supply assembly, for supplying oil to the chuck before the cleaning brush contacts the chuck;

[0008] Wherein, when the cleaning brush contacts the chuck and is in a squeezed state, the driving mechanism drives the cleaning brush to rotate to clean the chuck.

[0009] Optionally, the cleaning assembly further comprises a fixing plate, which is arranged on the mounting seat and has a mounting hole;

[0010] The driving mechanism includes a driving source and a bearing. The bearing is arranged on the fixing plate and located in the mounting hole. The driving source is arranged on the bearing and connected to the cleaning brush.

[0011] Optionally, the fixing plate includes:

[0012] A first fixing portion is fixed to the mounting seat; and

[0013] The second fixing portion is fixed to a side of the first fixing portion away from the mounting seat. The second fixing portion is at least partially spaced apart from the first fixing portion, and the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion enclose the mounting hole.

[0014] Optionally, a plurality of the cleaning components are provided, at least one of the plurality of cleaning components is connected to the mounting seat via the fixing plate, and two adjacent cleaning components are connected via a connecting plate.

[0015] Optionally, the chuck cleaning device further comprises a protective sleeve, wherein the protective sleeve is arranged on the fixing plate and is sleeved on the outer side of the cleaning brush.

[0016] Optionally, an oil gap is provided between the protective cover and the cleaning brush.

[0017] Optionally, the oil supply assembly includes:

[0018] A first oil inlet plate is disposed on the mounting seat; and

[0019] a second oil inlet plate, disposed on the mounting seat and in communication with the first oil inlet plate;

[0020] an oil outlet plate, disposed on the protective sleeve, the oil outlet plate being in communication with the oil flow gap; and

[0021] The oil pipes are respectively connected to the second oil inlet plate and the oil outlet plate.

[0022] Optionally, the chuck cleaning device further comprises:

[0023] an adapter plate, connected to the mounting seat and the fixing plate, respectively, wherein the mounting seat and the fixing plate are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the adapter plate; and

[0024] An air supply component is respectively arranged on the mounting seat and the adapter plate, and the air supply component is used to supply air to the driving source so that the driving source drives the cleaning brush to rotate.

[0025] Optionally, the chuck cleaning device further comprises a cover plate, which is disposed on the mounting seat and covers the driving mechanism.

[0026] A second aspect of the present invention provides an automated processing system, comprising:

[0027] Robotic arm;

[0028] a workbench provided with a chuck; and

[0029] In the chuck cleaning device as described above, the mounting seat is mounted on the end of the manipulator.

[0030] Compared to related technologies, the chuck cleaning device and automated processing system described in this utility model offer the following advantages: the chuck cleaning device is mounted on the end of a manipulator via a mounting bracket, enabling the manipulator to drive a cleaning brush into contact with and squeeze the chuck. A drive mechanism then rotates the cleaning brush, which then cleans the chuck, achieving automated chuck cleaning and optimizing EDM automated processing lines. Furthermore, an oil supply assembly supplies oil to the chuck before the cleaning brush contacts it, coating the surface with oil and preventing the brush from scratching it. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or related technical descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0032] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the automated processing system provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a chuck cleaning device provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the chuck cleaning device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0035] In the accompanying drawings, the various reference numerals represent: 1. mounting seat; 2. cleaning assembly; 21. driving mechanism; 211. driving source; 212. bearing; 22. cleaning brush; 23. fixing plate; 231. first fixing part; 232. second fixing part; 233. mounting hole; 3. oil supply assembly; 31. first oil inlet plate; 311. male interface; 32. second oil inlet plate; 321. female interface; 33. oil outlet plate; 34. adapter; 4. protective cover; 5. adapter plate; 6. vent joint; 7. cover plate; 8. connecting plate; 10. manipulator; 20. workbench; 30. chuck cleaning device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "circumferential", "radial", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" or "several" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0039] Example:

[0040] See also Figure 1 The present invention provides an automated processing system, including a manipulator 10, a workbench 20, and a chuck cleaning device 30. The workbench 20 is provided with a chuck, and the chuck cleaning device 30 is installed at the end of the manipulator 10. The manipulator 10 drives the chuck cleaning device 30 to move to the chuck to clean the chuck.

[0041] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The chuck cleaning device 30 includes a mounting base 1, a cleaning assembly 2, and an oil supply assembly 3. The mounting base 1 is mounted on the end of the manipulator 10. The cleaning assembly 2 includes a drive mechanism 21 and a cleaning brush 22. The drive mechanism 21 is mounted on the mounting base 1. The cleaning brush 22 is mounted on the drive mechanism 21 and is flexible. The drive mechanism 21 is used to drive the cleaning brush 22 to rotate, and the cleaning brush 22 is used to clean the chuck. The oil supply assembly 3 is used to supply oil to the chuck before the cleaning brush 22 contacts the chuck. When the cleaning brush 22 contacts the chuck and is in a squeezed state, the drive mechanism 21 drives the cleaning brush 22 to rotate to clean the chuck.

[0042] The chuck cleaning device 30 is mounted on the end of the manipulator 10 via the mounting base 1. This allows the manipulator 10 to drive the cleaning brush 22 into contact with the chuck and squeeze it. The drive mechanism 21 then rotates the cleaning brush 22, which cleans the chuck, thereby achieving automated chuck cleaning and optimizing the automated EDM processing line. Furthermore, the oil supply assembly 3 supplies oil to the chuck before the cleaning brush 22 contacts it, coating the surface with oil and preventing it from being scratched by the cleaning brush 22.

[0043] It should be noted that the cleaning brush 22 can be a foam brush. When the cleaning brush 22 is in the squeezed state, the chuck cleaning device 30 is overpressed by 3mm-5mm relative to the chuck to ensure close contact between the cleaning brush 22 and the chuck, making it convenient for the cleaning brush 22 to wipe the chuck. The cleaning time can be 10s-20s.

[0044] See also Figure 3 The cleaning assembly 2 further includes a fixed plate 23, which is mounted on the mounting base 1 and has a mounting hole 233. The drive mechanism 21 includes a drive source 211 and a bearing 212. The bearing 212 is mounted on the fixed plate 23 and located within the mounting hole 233. The drive source 211 is mounted on the bearing 212 and connected to the cleaning brush 22. That is, the drive source 211 is mounted on the fixed plate 23 via the bearing 212, and the drive source 211 drives the cleaning brush 22 to rotate relative to the fixed plate 23. If desired, the axial extension of the bearing 212 is perpendicular to the surface of the fixed plate 23, and the cleaning brush 22 is bonded to the output end of the drive source 211.

[0045] See also Figure 3 The fixing plate 23 includes a first fixing portion 231 and a second fixing portion 232. The first fixing portion 231 is fixed to the mounting seat 1; the second fixing portion 232 is fixed to the side of the first fixing portion 231 away from the mounting seat 1, and the second fixing portion 232 is at least partially spaced apart from the first fixing portion 231. A portion of the side of the first fixing portion 231 close to the second fixing portion 232 is arc-shaped, and a portion of the side of the second fixing portion 232 close to the first fixing portion 231 is circular. The arc-shaped side of the first fixing portion 231 and the arc-shaped side of the second fixing portion 232 are opposite and spaced apart, so that the first fixing portion 231 and the second fixing portion 232 enclose a mounting hole 233, thereby facilitating the installation of the bearing 212 in the mounting hole 233; and, by providing the fixing plate 23 as two independent components, it is convenient to install the drive source 211 and the bearing 212 on the fixing plate 23.

[0046] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3, there are multiple cleaning components 2, and setting up multiple cleaning components 2 is conducive to cleaning multiple chucks at the same time. At least one of the multiple cleaning components 2 is connected to the mounting base 1 through a fixed plate 23, and two adjacent cleaning components 2 are connected by a connecting plate 8, so that the multiple cleaning components 2 are fixed on the mounting base 1. It should be understood that the number of cleaning components 2 corresponds to the number of chucks. For example, in a specific example, there are two chucks, and then there are two cleaning components 2. The two cleaning brushes 22 are installed on the two driving sources 211 in a one-to-one correspondence, and the two driving sources 211 are installed on the two bearings 212 in a one-to-one correspondence. The two bearings 212 are installed on the two fixing plates 23 in a one-to-one correspondence, and the two fixing plates 23 are fixed by the connecting plate 8.

[0047] According to actual needs, in order to facilitate the adjustment of the distance between two adjacent cleaning components 2, a plurality of connecting holes are provided on the connecting plate 8. The cleaning components 2 can be installed on different connecting holes to change the installation position, thereby changing the distance between two adjacent cleaning components 2.

[0048] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 The chuck cleaning device 30 also includes a protective sleeve 4, which is mounted on the fixed plate 23. The protective sleeve 4 is located on the side of the fixed plate 23 where the cleaning brush 22 is located. The protective sleeve 4 is positioned outside the cleaning brush 22 to block splashing oil, thereby preventing oil from splashing when the cleaning brush 22 wipes the chuck. An oil gap is defined between the protective sleeve 4 and the cleaning brush 22, allowing the oil supplied by the oil supply assembly 3 to flow into the chuck through the gap, ensuring smooth oil supply. If needed, the protective sleeve 4 can be fixed to the fixed plate 23 with screws.

[0049] According to actual needs, the protective sleeve 4 can be cylindrical, the cleaning brush 22 can be pancake-shaped, the tip of the cleaning brush 22 is connected to the driving source 211, and the oil gap is annular.

[0050] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 The oil supply assembly 3 includes a first oil inlet plate 31, a second oil inlet plate 32, an oil outlet plate 33, and an oil pipe. The first oil inlet plate 31 is mounted on the mounting base 1; the second oil inlet plate 32 is mounted on the mounting base 1 and communicates with the first oil inlet plate 31; the oil outlet plate 33 is mounted on the protective sleeve 4, and the oil outlet plate 33 communicates with the oil flow gap; the oil pipes are connected to the second oil inlet plate 32 and the oil outlet plate 33, respectively. When the oil supply assembly 3 supplies oil, the oil flows through the first oil inlet plate 31 and the second oil inlet plate 32 in sequence and flows into the chuck cleaning device 30. It then flows into the oil outlet plate 33 through the oil pipe. The oil in the oil outlet plate 33 flows into the oil flow gap, and finally flows into the chuck through the oil flow gap.

[0051] According to actual needs, such as Figure 3As shown, the first oil inlet plate 31 and the second oil inlet plate 32 are connected through a joint. The first oil inlet plate 31 can be provided with a male interface 311, and the second oil inlet plate 32 can be provided with a female interface 321, which is convenient for connecting to oil supply equipment with different interfaces; the oil outlet plate 33 is arranged in the protective sleeve 4, and the oil outlet plate 33 is arranged at one end of the protective sleeve 4 close to the driving source 211, and an oil inlet hole and an oil outlet hole are provided on the oil outlet plate 33. The oil inlet hole is connected to the second oil inlet plate 32 through an oil pipe, and the oil outlet hole is connected to the oil gap. The oil outlet plate 33 is spaced apart from the cleaning brush 22 to prevent the oil outlet plate 33 from interfering with the rotation of the cleaning brush 22.

[0052] See also Figure 3 In some embodiments, the oil supply assembly 3 further includes an adapter 34 having three interfaces. One of the interfaces is connected to the second oil inlet plate 32 via an oil pipe, and the other two interfaces are connected to the two oil outlet plates 33 via oil pipes, thereby achieving two-way oil delivery. The adapter 34 can be provided on the connecting plate 8.

[0053] See also Figure 3 In some embodiments, the chuck cleaning device 30 further includes an adapter plate 5 and an air supply assembly. The adapter plate 5 is connected to the mounting base 1 and the fixed plate 23, respectively. The mounting base 1 and the fixed plate 23 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the adapter plate 5. The mounting base 1 is configured in an L-shape, and the adapter plate 5 and the fixed plate 23 are connected in an L-shape. This allows the chuck cleaning device 30 to have multiple steps, with the cleaning brush 22 disposed on the lowest step. This prevents interference with other components of the chuck cleaning device 30 when the cleaning brush 22 contacts the chuck. The air supply assembly is respectively arranged on the mounting base 1 and the adapter plate 5, and the air supply assembly is used to supply air to the driving source 211 so that the driving source 211 drives the cleaning brush 22 to rotate, that is, the driving source 211 converts gas energy into rotational kinetic energy, wherein the driving source 211 can be an air motor, and the cleaning assembly 2 (that is, the driving source 211, the bearing 212, the cleaning brush 22) and the air supply assembly constitute a mechanism similar to a pneumatic grinder; the air supply assembly includes an air source, an air pipe and a vent connector 6, and the vent connector 6 is arranged on the side of the adapter plate 5 away from the mounting base 1, and an air path is provided in the mounting base 1, and the air source supplies air to the air path, and the vent connector 6 supplies the gas input from the mounting base 1 to the driving source 211 through the air pipe.

[0054] In other embodiments, the driving source 211 may be a rotor, and the driving mechanism 21 further includes a stator, which drives the rotor to rotate; or, the driving mechanism 21 may be a motor, which is fixed on the mounting base 1 and directly drives the cleaning brush 22 to rotate.

[0055] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3The chuck cleaning device 30 also includes a cover plate 7, which is arranged on the mounting seat 1 and covers the driving mechanism 21. The provision of the cover plate 7 can prevent debris from falling into the driving mechanism 21, thereby ensuring the smoothness of the rotational movement, wherein the cover plate 7 can be fixed on the mounting seat 1 by a fixing plate 23.

[0056] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A chuck cleaning device, characterized in that: include: A mounting base, used for mounting on the end of the manipulator; A cleaning assembly comprising a driving mechanism and a cleaning brush, wherein the driving mechanism is disposed on the mounting seat, the cleaning brush is disposed on the driving mechanism and is flexible, the driving mechanism is used to drive the cleaning brush to rotate, and the cleaning brush is used to clean the chuck; and an oil supply assembly, for supplying oil to the chuck before the cleaning brush contacts the chuck; Wherein, when the cleaning brush contacts the chuck and is in a squeezed state, the driving mechanism drives the cleaning brush to rotate to clean the chuck.

2. The chuck cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly further includes a fixing plate, which is disposed on the mounting seat and is provided with a mounting hole; The driving mechanism includes a driving source and a bearing. The bearing is arranged on the fixing plate and located in the mounting hole. The driving source is arranged on the bearing and connected to the cleaning brush.

3. The chuck cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing plate comprises: A first fixing portion is fixed to the mounting seat; and The second fixing portion is fixed to a side of the first fixing portion away from the mounting seat. The second fixing portion is at least partially spaced apart from the first fixing portion, and the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion enclose the mounting hole.

4. The chuck cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are multiple cleaning components, at least one of the multiple cleaning components is connected to the mounting seat through the fixing plate, and two adjacent cleaning components are connected through a connecting plate.

5. The chuck cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The chuck cleaning device further comprises a protective sleeve, which is arranged on the fixing plate and sleeved on the outer side of the cleaning brush.

6. The chuck cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: An oil gap is provided between the protective cover and the cleaning brush.

7. The chuck cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The oil supply assembly comprises: a first oil inlet plate, disposed on the mounting seat; a second oil inlet plate, disposed on the mounting seat and in communication with the first oil inlet plate; an oil outlet plate, disposed on the protective sleeve, the oil outlet plate being in communication with the oil flow gap; and The oil pipes are respectively connected to the second oil inlet plate and the oil outlet plate.

8. The chuck cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein: The chuck cleaning device also includes: an adapter plate, connected to the mounting seat and the fixing plate, respectively, wherein the mounting seat and the fixing plate are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the adapter plate; and An air supply component is respectively arranged on the mounting seat and the adapter plate, and the air supply component is used to supply air to the driving source so that the driving source drives the cleaning brush to rotate.

9. The chuck cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein: The chuck cleaning device further includes a cover plate, which is disposed on the mounting seat and covers the driving mechanism.

10. An automated processing system, characterized in that: include: Robotic arm; a workbench provided with a chuck; and The chuck cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the mounting seat is mounted at the end of the manipulator.

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